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Russia - TV newsreader shot dead in Russia's North Caucasus

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is deeply saddened by the murder yesterday of Kazbek Gekkyev, a newsreader on the local station of the state broadcaster VGTRK in the North Caucasus republic of Kabardino-Balkaria. “We wish to express our sincerest condolences to Kazbek Gekkyev's family and call for a comprehensive and impartial investigation to be undertaken as soon as possible,” the press freedom organization said. “It is vital that there should be an end to the impunity surrounding crimes against (...)

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